About
A deciduous, large shrub or tree to 20m tall with aromatic, pinnate foliage to 40cm long made up of 3-19, papery, ovate to lanceolate leaflets. Sprays of small, green to yellow or white flowers are borne in summer and followed by rounded, fleshy, red seed pods that split open to reveal glossy, black seeds.
About the genus
Tetradium can be deciduous or evergreen trees, with attractive pinnate leaves and sprays of small, cup-shaped flowers followed by dense clusters of small but colourful seed capsules
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toAsia
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, by softwood cuttings or by root cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free